Collapsible Canes?

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Hey, I have an international trip coming up where I'll be places I don't know. I'll need to take a cane with me (it's likely I'll be hobbling after a long flight). I always prefer to double up on functionality, and carry a cane that is useful as a weapon (usually just a solid oak cane with a larger crook). For convenience, I'd love to find a usable folding/collapsible cane that's strong enough to hold up to defensive use, if needed.

Anyone have any recommendations where to look?
 

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No recommendations, but going anywhere nice?
 

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Maybe go the opposite direction... Get a collapsible cane that is very loose, and think "Nunchaku." ;) (make sure that the four little feet at the bottom, are always on the end you are hitting the other guy with...)
 

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I would suggest that an aluminum cane would be preferable to carbon fiber for defensive purposes. Besides, they're much cheaper. :) I like the t-handle versions myself.
 
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I would suggest that an aluminum cane would be preferable to carbon fiber for defensive purposes. Besides, they're much cheaper. :) I like the t-handle versions myself.
What's your reason for preferring aluminum to carbon fiber?
 

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Aluminium doesn't shatter...

(Yeah, you didn't ask me, but hey)
 

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Actually, I've had a think...

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Shield, restraint tool, blunt force weapon and excellent for some epic assisted kicks.
 

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I actually use a stick every day and I have tried the collaspsible ones and they honestly were not great lol.

I know you may not rate them but I have two CS sticks the hammer head city stick and the Irish Black thorn one and they are pretty strong lol
 

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I had the opportunity to train with someone who focused on a functional cane approach for those with physical limits. He actually preferred the inexpensive, 2 part adjustable canes. They hold up surprisingly well in self defense uses, and, unlike the "tactical pens" and the like, they don't look like anything other than what they are...
 

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I have found that collapsible anything will break over someone if you really whack them.
And dat ain't good.
 

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Collapsible should be good for 1 fight though. Buy cheap and replace.
 
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I actually use a stick every day and I have tried the collaspsible ones and they honestly were not great lol.

I know you may not rate them but I have two CS sticks the hammer head city stick and the Irish Black thorn one and they are pretty strong lol
CS sticks?
 
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I have found that collapsible anything will break over someone if you really whack them.
And dat ain't good.
Given the comments so far, I'm thinking maybe the collapsible/extendable aluminum ones would be best. Collapsed, they'd be pretty stout. Extended, they'd be weaker, but still better than not having something. My preference is my oak cane, but I tend to leave it home more because I hate to mess with it when I don't need it.
 

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